The Family Friend program provides support to single parents living in the Fredericton area who face barriers to social, health or financial security. The goal of the program is to provide a support network and facility access to single parents and their dependents experiencing isolation from community.
Family Friend will be based on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness (Emotional, Spiritual, Physical, Social, Financial, Occupational, Intellectual and Environmental) in alignment with the YMCA’s dedication to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body, and to their sense of responsibility to each other and the global community.
This year we have TWO COHORTS. Sessions are held monthly on every second and fourth Wednesday evenings, starting in September and commence in June. Each session is comprised of a mix of time with family and a time where parents and children are engaged in separate facilitated activities. Each session also includes a nutritious meal, prepared fresh in our YMCA kitchen. *Participants must register and attend only one cohort.*
Respect, Tolerance and Confidentiality are key to the success of the program and it’s participants.
Included with Family Friend is a complimentary YMCA membership for active participants. Memberships will run in 4 month intervals at which point a survey will need to be completed to extend membership for another 4 months. Surveys help ensure the success of the program, improve the program quality and secure financial longevity as well.
Memberships include access to our fitness centre, pool, gym and one registered program per session; additional program fees may apply. Please speak with program facilitator if there are financial barriers to accessing a specific program.
Eligibility Requirements: Participants are single parents and the primary providers for dependents while they are in their households
*Ex-partners of already registered active participants are not eligible for participation.*
Registration is required. For more information or to register, please email brian.conoley@ymcafredericton.org
Thank you for the generous support of the Petro-Canada Caremakers Foundation for making Family Friend available to our community!
